Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
⚖️ Court helper 🤝 A friend
amicus

amicus

9.9
A friend called in formal or literary writing
  • noun
  • /əˈmɪkəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : amigo
  • The court rejected the amicus's argument that "the Court should fashion its own standards for approving or rejecting an agreement on a case-by-case basis, looking to standards provided for court oversight of other types of agreements." 169

Examples

  • The lawyer submitted an amicus brief to provide the court with additional perspectives on the case.

  • She saw her role as an amicus for her friend, always offering support during tough times.

  • In his speech, he referred to his opponents as amicus, emphasizing the importance of friendship in politics.

Synonyms

friend
vsamicus
503 1.0

A person who supports and helps someone, group, or cause

is the same role but used in formal or literary language
amigo
vsamicus
  • Informal
78 7.8

A person you like and trust, often a close friend

is used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday speech
compadre
vsamicus
  • Informal
40 7.3

A close friend you trust and spend time with

is chosen for formal or literary use rather than informal cultural speech

Antonyms

enemy
∞ 1.0

A person who wants to harm or defeat you

foe
128 3.5

A person or group that fights against you in a conflict

Compounds

amicus curiae
  • Formal
1 9.9

A person or organization that gives the court information and advice in a case they are not part of

amicus curiae brief
  • Formal
1 9.9

A written paper from a person or organization not involved in the case that gives the court information

How Close

best friend
940 1.0
friend
∞ 1.0
amicus
  • Archaic
9.9
acquaintance
114 3.5

Surface Forms

amicus singular
amici plural

Etymology

Amicus comes from the Latin amicus, which means 'friend'. It shares the same root as English amicable and Spanish amigo, so it still suggests someone you trust and like.